Replay: Chat with Pistons writer Vince Ellis

Vince answered readers' questions Nov. 10, 2016

Vince is here to answer your questions about the team, the NBA and more.

by James Jahnke11/9/2016 5:21:30 PM

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by James Jahnke11/10/2016 5:00:51 PM

Let's get this started and we we will start with the hot topic. SVG's comments on president-elect Trump.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:03:25 PM

I think SVG is way out of line with his election comments. Stan, stick to something you know and leave all you idiot statements to yourself!!!! You list a long time supporter of this team for this year at least. I will not watch on tv or go to yhe palace for a very long time!!

by ewalters11/10/2016 5:03:35 PM

I think SVG's comments were just right

by Haris Ahmad11/10/2016 5:04:37 PM

I've received many e-mails from Trump supporters over the last 12 hours and yes, there were those on the lunatic fringe. But there were many impassioned defenses of their votes and were offended that someone perceives them as racist. Stan can defend himself, but he exercised his first amendment right and by the fact that Clinton won the popular vote, there are many who feel the way he does. I share his sentiment. Stan is only going by Trump's actual words. Either Trump was just saying that stuff to get elected because he knows it plays well or he truly believes it. Stan was just voicing those fears and thoughts of half the electorate.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:08:31 PM

What was the reaction for Van Gundy in the arena last night?

by Guy No. 211/10/2016 5:08:38 PM

There was hardly any reaction. Remember, the average NBA crowd (a diverse crowd with people of color) is probably going to be more sympathetic to SVG's comments/thoughts.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:09:59 PM

SVG is a bigot

by Stan11/10/2016 5:10:06 PM

Complete and utter nonsense. But we try to be equal opportunity here at the freep for utter nonsense.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:10:52 PM

SVG doesn't live in reality I would like to see him live a day in my life.

by Stan11/10/2016 5:11:03 PM

And I would love it for you to live in the life of people of color who are terrified today. If we are talking swapping places, let's actually give you a challenging one.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:12:05 PM

We are on to basketball. Exhausting debating Trump followers. :)

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:12:40 PM

Hi Vince. The losses vs. Nets and Clippers were disturbing to me as a fan. I understand that the Clippers are number 1 defensively but the Pistons looked really nonchalant and laid back. Just no effort. Same with the Nets loss. Are these just signs of a young team who do not understand yet the importance of bringing it every night or can this be a sign that they are still lacking a true leader that other than Stan is gonna get on them when they are not playing like they should?

by Shay11/10/2016 5:12:42 PM

I disagree with the lack of effort against the Clippers. Check out what they did to the Trail Blazers last night. But the Nets loss was disturbing. Basketball drill cones would have put up a better defensive effort in the first half. But over the course of an 82-game season there are going to be nights where the team you root for will not show up. Also, still a young team that needs a sense of urgency that appears to be lacking currently.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:15:20 PM

Is there anything to worry about with these road losses to not-great teams?

by Teddy11/10/2016 5:15:28 PM

There have only been two (the Suns and the Nets). The only bad one was the Nets. Without Reggie Jackson, this team isn't good enough to win on the road consistently.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:16:30 PM

he stated his opinion without going out of line

by Haris Ahmad11/10/2016 5:16:44 PM

That was in support of SVG. To the Trump supporters, half the country voted against him.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:17:22 PM

o and 4 on road, bad

by tenn piston11/10/2016 5:17:26 PM

Yep, that's bad.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:17:33 PM

what is the definition of bigot?

by Stan11/10/2016 5:17:47 PM

It's not what you think. I know that for a fact.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:18:43 PM

From the games that I have seen this year, it appears to me that Ish Smith gets to the rim Ok but has a hard time finishing. Would you agree?

by Tony D11/10/2016 5:18:54 PM

Completely agree. It's just that he's so small, he struggles to finish against the length of big men. He is quick enough to get to spots, but he is struggling to get shots to fall. Another issue is teams aren't even playing him when he runs a pick-and-roll because he's a non-shooter. He was signed to be a back-up and he's struggling as a starter.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:20:37 PM

i am a muslim and while I am not excited about a trump presidency, many reactions so far are overblown. But it is still a big worry in our lives

by Haris Ahmad11/10/2016 5:20:50 PM

Do you have an updated timeline on Reggie's return?

by Alan11/10/2016 5:20:54 PM

He is doing more. He actually looked good dribbling and shooting yesterday. I asked him as he walked off the floor yesterday is he running. He said he is doing a little. That would appear to signify at least a couple weeks still.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:22:06 PM

What will become of Udrih once Reggie is back?

by Haris Ahmad11/10/2016 5:22:14 PM

Udrih goes to being the 3rd PG. Basically only open in case of emergency.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:22:42 PM

Stanley Johnson's playing time is pretty low. Is this a case of Marcus Morris and Tobias playing well? Or Stanley not making a sophomore leap? Both?

by Alan11/10/2016 5:22:55 PM

I think you are correct by saying both. Also add the fact that Jon Leuer is playing very well and the player SVG trusts the most defensively is KCP. Johnson appears to be showing signs of snapping out of his offensive funk, but the kid is still a work in progress. He's only 20.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:24:49 PM

love your work Vince have a great day xoxo. go Pistons. Trump 2020

by Stan11/10/2016 5:25:05 PM

Thanks.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:25:19 PM

Have you seen anything to suggest Drummond's becoming a more consistent rim-protector? If not, when is it fair to we say that he's just average (or below)?

by Alan11/10/2016 5:25:42 PM

It comes and goes. There were times last night that he was challenging shots ... but Bledsoe just ate in the paint down the stretch last night. I would still say below average. I do think he's become good at defending pick-and-rolls - if the guards give him a chance.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:27:04 PM

How quickly do you have to submit a gamer when a game is done?

by Ben11/10/2016 5:27:17 PM

A work question. I love those. The Mothership cracks the whip and wants a gamer filed at the buzzer. Not realistic when it comes to tight games. You do write key elements as the game goes along and try to be in position to send ASAP. Pretty much within five minutes of the final horn.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:28:35 PM

Will the Pistons be able to compete at Spurs, or will they still be fretting about the election?

DeadspinThe Warriors ran the Mavericks 116-95 in Oakland last night, but way more interesting and important were Golden State coach Steve Kerr’s pregame comments on the campaign and the new President-elect: “The man who’s going to lead you has routinely used racist, misogynist, insulting words. That’s a tough one.”

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:32:30 PM

assuming they are around .500 when Jackson gets back and it takes him another week or so to get into a rhythm..you think anything above the 8th seed realistic ?

by DetroitBasketball11/10/2016 5:32:48 PM

Ya know, I'm beginning to think you may be on to something. I do need to see how things go next few weeks before I go there,

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:33:35 PM

Golden State will not win a championship this year. They will look to acquire peterimeter defense. They will complete a sign&trade for KCP & trade Klay Thompson to the Pistons. You heard it here first.

by Darah11/10/2016 5:33:53 PM

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by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:34:15 PM

you think the Pistons will be playing in Downtown Detroit in 2017 or 2018 ?

by DetroitBasketball11/10/2016 5:34:20 PM

It's pretty obvious the goal is to be downtown by 2017.

by Vince Ellis11/10/2016 5:34:35 PM

That's it for today's chat session. Glad to do it and we will do it again soon. Go Trump!!!!